Campaign targeting SP-Congress alliance to consolidate PDA: Akhilesh Yadav
He said attempts to create controversy over Congress' alleged 200-seat demand would only consolidate the PDA, and also questioned who was instrumental in erecting objectionable posters targeting the alliance
On October 26, 2026, Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav addressed a press conference in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, while defending his party and its alliance with the Congress. The main focus of the campaign was to consolidate the PDA, or Pichhda, Dalit and Alpsankhyak (Backward classes, Dalits and Minorities) demographic, which is a key focus area for the Samajwadi Party.
Akhilesh Yadav addressed the controversy surrounding the alleged 200-seat demand made by the Congress. He stated that any attempts to create controversy over this demand would only serve to strengthen the PDA coalition. He also questioned the sources behind the objectionable posters that were displayed, accusing those responsible of creating rifts within the INDIA bloc.
In response to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's claim that Akhilesh Yadav would not return to power, the former Chief Minister replied that he only wants a "kursi" (chair) to serve the people, not a "gaddi" (throne). He emphasized that his party is committed to establishing social justice and uniting the PDA communities towards this goal.
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